Issue #306 Oct. 9th, 2017 Feeding Our Curiosity, Uncovering Strengths

F O C U S

174 Oliver Road, PO Box 1087, Campbellford, ON

1-866-514-5774 or www.commcare.ca

All Community Care Northumberland offices will be closed on Monday, October 9th, 2017

in observance of Thanksgiving Monday.

Office will re-open on Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 at 8:30 am.

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Trent Hills Office Update

Adopt a Grandparent for Christmas

Christmas can be a wonderful, joyful time of year for most. Family gatherings, turkey dinners, presents

exchanged. However, if you are alone and you don’t have family close by, or any family at all, it can be a difficult

and lonely time of year.

The Trent Hills office will be organizing “Adopt a Grandparent” program for isolated, lonely clients in our area

with the hopes to bring some joy to those who may not be looking forward to Christmas this year.

We are asking members of the community to phone into the office if they are interested and willing to donate a

Christmas package filled with whatever “cheer” they choose. Staff at CCN would be responsible to get these

packages delivered just before Christmas. Basic information will be put on a paper decoration to be hung on the

Christmas tree in our office: approx. age, hobby’s/interests, male/female in order to help donors with ideas. Once

we know how many donors we have we can begin the process of decorating our tree. Please call the office

(705) 653-1411 as soon as possible if you are interested in adopting a Grandparent.

Submitted by: Natisha Taylor—Program Coordinator in Trent Hills

Upcoming Workshop in Campbellford: Paper Crafting

Enjoy an evening out and learn how to create lovely paper

crafts that you will be delighted to share with friends and

family. The workshop is designed for any level of crafter with

lots of instruction and in-class help from our very talented

instructor Christine Bowman.

Date: Thursday – October 12, 2017 Time: 6-8pm Fee: $10.00

Location: Forrest Dennis Senior Citizens Centre

To register please call our Campbellford office (705)653-1411

or email though this link here.

Health and Safety Column

Safety Tips for Raking Leaves…

As the calendar turns from September to October, the leaves turn from green to gold, red, brown, orange. The green tree canopy of summer gives way to a rainbow of autumn colours and many of us wistfully watch the leaves fall to the ground. Others of us just think, "Great, now I have to rake the lawn." If that blanket of dead leaves awaits you, you'll need not only a rake but also a few safe raking reminders:

Wait for the full fall: Before you reach for your rake, wait for the full fall of leaves. Aside from some spot-clearing on pathways, it's better to plan one big rake job. Quick, small clean-ups may tempt you to take safety shortcuts that could spell trouble in the form of slips, falls, and sore muscles. Choose your tools wisely: The right rake for you may not be the right rake for someone else. Shop around for one that is a comfortable fit for your height. And while it may be tempting to buy a cheaper, lightweight rake made from plastic, be warned that the lighter the rake, the more energy you will need to use to move and scoop up piles of leaves. Opt for a rake that has a handle with gripping material. Ergonomic rakes are also available, specially designed for comfort and ease of use and to prevent injury. Dress the part: Wear lightweight clothes that keep you warm enough without trapping sweat you may build up. Shoes should be supportive and comfortable, and should have slip-proof soles in case you come across a patch of wet leaves. Slip on a pair of sturdy gloves featuring grip material to help keep your hands around the rake handle. If you're allergic to mould and mildew, consider wearing a mask to cover your nose and mouth. Do a pre-rake warm-up: It may not seem like a workout, but you can burn nearly 300 calories during an hour of raking! Walk around a bit before you start so your blood gets flowing. Do a couple of stretches to prevent straining the muscles of your shoulders, neck, and back. Side bends and knee-to-chest lifts help open you up and ready you for all of the raking, bending, and lifting you'll do. Practice proper raking posture: To keep your neck and back happy, stand upright and rake leaves to the side of you, alternating dominant hand now and then. Bend at the knees - not the waist - when picking up piles of gathered leaves. And avoid twisting to toss leaves. Instead, step to the side so your whole body switches position, not just your shoulders and back. Take rake breaks: The repetitiveness of raking can become painful after a while. Take a rest every 10 to 15 minutes. Sip on water to stay hydrated and stretch to release tension you may have built up. Submitted by Sheri Birney, cited from http://chealth.canoe.ca

Fundraising Event: IMPORTANT NOT-TO-BE MISSED-TAG SALE!!! - Address Released

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2017 (WORLD HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE DAY!)

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE BUILDING OF THE NEW

COMMUNITY CARE NORTHUMBERLAND HOSPICE CARE CENTRE

VALUABLE SOUGHT AFTER

ANTIQUE FURNITURE

GARDEN ORNAMENTS AND ACCESSORIES

GARDEN BOOKS

ORIGINAL WORKS OF ART

DECORATIVE OBJETS D’ART FOR THE HOME

106 FENTON ROAD, GRAFTON

From the 401 take the Baltimore Cobourg exit 474 A

Turn left at the lights onto Densmore Road

From Cobourg North - East on Danforth-Densmore past Extendicare

12 km to stop sign @ Gully Road and Massey Road

follow signs from intersection

From Cobourg South – east on Cty Rd #2 to Gully Road - north on Gully to Massey;

then east - follow signs from intersection of Massey & Gully roads

From Grafton - west on County Road #2 to Gully Road - north on Gully to Massey

then east - follow signs from intersection of Massey & Gully roads.

New Series—Upcoming Workshop in Codrington

Few Spaces Left: Farmers’ Market Tour

The Codrington Farmers' Market is Brighton's hot spot for fresh food. Join chef and teacher Dorothy Fletcher as

she leads you through the Market. The Codrington Farmers' Market is in its third phenomenal year bringing

farmers and their freshest products together in a friendly and fun atmosphere.

Take a tour of the Market with a chef who knows the products and the people and learn more about both. Along

with meeting some of the vendors, we'll be taking some of the best of that day's market into the hall to

demonstrate to you ways of preparing and cooking it to bring out its best. Then you'll have the opportunity to

sample everything, including some exclusive products from selected vendors. You'll also receive all the recipes and

a market tote bag.

Date: Sunday – October 15, 2017 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm Fee: 10.00

Location: Codrington Community Centre, 2992 County Rd 30 Codrington, Ontario K0K 1R0

A special thank you to Melanie Harrington, owner of Dahlia farms

who let us use her photos for this event poster. (see above)

http://www.dahliamayflowerfarm.com/

Upcoming Workshop in Brighton: Knitting—Lace Shawl

Enjoy a creative intermediate to advanced knitting 2 session class (4 hours total) with master knitter Anna-Lisa

Barnes. Lace knitting has become very popular in recent years, join in and make an elegant lace shawl project.

Session 1: Tuesday – October 10, 2017 Session 2: Wed – November 15, 2017

Time: 6-8pm Fee: $10.00 (Instruction only) + cost of supplies (List will be provided)

Location: Community Care’s Activity Room in Brighton

To Register: Call Gail in our Brighton office (613)475-4190 or email her through link

here.

Image courtesy of Aleksa D at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Community Bulletin Board—Brighton Accessibility Awareness Day